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Report of a conference on Germany after the war, circa 1944

 Collection
Identifier: DR 159
Scope and Contents A report consisting of the abstract of the proceedings along with a series of appendices, drawn up and assembled by a sub-committee composed mostly of New York members including Margaret Mead. The conference was called by the Joint Committee on Post-War Planning, representing the American Association of Mental Deficiency, American Branch of the International League Against Epilepsy, American Neurological Association, American Society for Research in Psychosomatic Problems and the National...
Dates: 1944
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Report of a conference on Germany after the war, circa 1944

Report of the Central African Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, 1947-1948 : [microform]

 Item
Identifier: Archives Microfilm #24
Dates: 1948
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Report of the Central African Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, 1947-1948 : [microform]

Reports to the management board of the American Museum of Natural History, 1950, 1956.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 163
Abstract

Four sets of mimeographed pamphlet reports to the management board of the AMNH. They include: The Museum and Conservation (November 30, 1950), The Museum and Natural Resources (November 2, 1950), Report on Preliminary Survey of Personnel Matters for Cultural Institutions of New York City, submitted by Joseph Schechter (September 5, 6, 7, 8 and 14, 1950), Report on the Exhibition Program by A.E. Parr (January 9, 1956).

Dates: 1950 - 1956
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Reports to the management board of the American Museum of Natural History, 1950, 1956.

Richard Erdoes photographic slide collection of Pueblo Indians

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 209
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Pueblo Indians in Southwestern United States and Yucatán, Mexico. Many scenes from Indian dances and some portraits. Also includes images of pyramids, petroglyphs and Maya heiroglyphs.

Dates: 1977-1980
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Richard Erdoes photographic slide collection of Pueblo Indians

Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 85H
Abstract

Slides of Richard Hunt, direct descendant of George Hunt, carving and painting a totem pole during the Chiefly Feasts temporary exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History. Images include museum visitors viewing Hunt working and finished exhibition location in the 77th Street entrance hall across from the Haida canoe.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992.

Richard Skroban photographic slides of Antarctica, 1955-1956.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 444
Abstract

Photographs taken in Antarctica. Images include penguins on ice, huskies, a Weddell seal, and a killer whale. Also includes landscape photographs and some views of the Scott campsite.

Dates: 1955-1956
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Richard Skroban photographic slides of Antarctica, 1955-1956.

Richard Van Gelder photographic slide collection of Africa, 1960-1981.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 551-553
Abstract

Photographs taken in Africa of animals in nature, mostly mammals. Includes lions, cheetahs, elephants, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, baboons, giraffes, zebras, impala, hyenas, buffalo, elephant shrews, and jackals among others. Some photographs of colleagues, native people, and city buildings. Areas include Botswana, Serengeti, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. 551. Photographs taken 1960-1975. 552. Photographs taken 1976-1979. 553. Photographs taken 1981 and undated.

Dates: 1960-1981
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Richard Van Gelder photographic slide collection of Africa, 1960-1981.

Richard Zweifel photographic slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 557
Scope and Contents

Close up photographs mostly of reptiles, including snakes, frogs, and lizards. Also includes images of insects and birds.

Dates: circa 1970s
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Richard Zweifel photographic slide collection

Rifle Club papers,

 Collection
Identifier: DR 013
Dates: 1935-1940.
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Rifle Club papers,

Roaches Are Here to Stay exhibition photographic slides, 1973.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 81D
Abstract

Views of the temporary exhibition Roaches Are Here To Stay, held at the American Museum of Natural History, September 1973. Images of the display case, display text, and visitors looking at live roaches inside the exhibit.

Dates: 1973
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Roaches Are Here to Stay exhibition photographic slides, 1973.
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